Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3500
Portability
80 Imaging
67 Features
76 Overall
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80 Imaging
67 Features
76 Overall
70
Portability
72 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
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72 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
- Released May 2018
- New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced August 2018
- Earlier Model is Nikon D3400
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Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Nikon D3500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades versus the D3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Nikon D3500
| Fujifilm X-T100 | D3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Fujifilm X-T100
| D3500 | Fujifilm X-T100 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D3500
| Fujifilm X-T100 | D3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2018 |  | August 2018 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Nikon D3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the D3500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and D3500 is 80 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and D3500.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (365 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (430 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (1,550 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography factors
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good battery power (430 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (448g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
better than average battery life (1,550 shots)
lighter than average in class (365g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography features
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography features
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,550 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (365g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T100 | Nikon D3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T100 | Nikon D3500 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2018-05-24 | 2018-08-29 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 91 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 54 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.56x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 448 gr (0.99 lbs) | 365 gr (0.80 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 430 images | 1550 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL14a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $397 |